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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
One quick question, My hands turn brown with rust every time I handle this helmet which got me thinking about cleaning it. Of course I don't want to cause it to rust even more so... can I clean it? If so with what and should I apply some type of oil or other coating lightly over it to slow the rusting after I have cleaned it?
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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
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sscrooge
looks a nice relic to me
but i think its an m35 model
rgds Dave
Don't think so Dave, air vent looks to be stamped to me? Could be wrong
And DON'T coat it with oil, you'll just ruin it. Keep it in a dry place, take off the surface rust with a dry cloth, and leave it well alone. It is what it is, don't try and turn it into something it isn't
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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
Hi John, looking at pic two i can see the rear of the airvent bushing it looks m35 to me and square chinstrap bales but hey my eyes arent what they used to be rgds Dave
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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
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sscrooge
Hi John, looking at pic two i can see the rear of the airvent bushing it looks m35 to me and square chinstrap bales but hey my eyes arent what they used to be
rgds Dave
It would help if I clicked on the picture to enlarge it (which I didn't) and yes, I hate to admit it, but your eyes are better than mine M35 it is
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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
Can one of you explain your argument to me? What's the difference between the air vent of a 35 vs. a 40?
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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
The M35 has a separate bushing which is inserted into the helmet to form the air vent.
The M40 air vent is formed as part of the stamping to the shell. In other words, the whole helmet is made in one peice.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: New Arrival from Aachen
The difference on the chin strap D rings is that on the M35 its square on the M40 onwards it' rounded
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1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
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The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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